Deaths in the 2020s

Mare Vint

1942–2020 (age 78)

Metsakalmistu

Mare Vint (born Mare Mänd; 15 September 1942 – 10 May 2020) was an Estonian graphic artist.

Lehar Linno

1954–2024 (age 70)

Metsakalmistu

Lehar Linno was a racing driver who pushed Estonian motorsport forward.

Dmitri Bruns

1929–2020 (age 91)

Alexander Nevsky cemetery

Dmitri Bruns (Russian: Дмитрий Владимирович Брунс, Dmitry Vladimirovich Bruns; Latvian: Dmitrijs...

Yevgeni Tomberg

1948–2021 (age 73)

Alexander Nevsky cemetery

Jevgeni Tomberg (14 June 1948 – 30 April 2021) was an Estonian politician.

Uusi Raukas

1928–2024 (age 96)

Alexander Nevsky cemetery

Leo Õispuu

1930–2022 (age 92)

Metsakalmistu

Uno Lõhmus

1952–2024 (age 72)

Old St. John's cemetery

Uno Lõhmus (30 October 1952 – 7 August 2024) was an Estonian judge, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Estonia fro...

Enn Tarto

1938–2021 (age 83)

Old St. John's cemetery

Enn Tarto (25 September 1938 – 18 July 2021) was an Estonian politician who was a leading dissident during the Soviet ...

Vahur Afanasjev

1979–2021 (age 42)

Old St. John's cemetery

Vahur Afanasjev (born Vahur Laanoja; 24 August 1979 – 10 May 2021) was an Estonian novelist, poet, musician and film d...

Aadu Must

1951–2023 (age 72)

Old St. John's cemetery

Aadu Must (25 March 1951 – 20 July 2023) was an Estonian historian and politician.

Aare Kuusik

1929–2022 (age 93)

Old St. John's cemetery

Ants Ander

1931–2024 (age 93)

Old St. John's cemetery

Ants Peetsalu

1942–2020 (age 78)

Old St. John's cemetery

Eduard Tamm

1935–2023 (age 88)

Old St. John's cemetery

Enn Plaan

1942–2021 (age 79)

Old St. John's cemetery

Esteemed economist Enn Plaan inspired colleagues and students through rigorous thought and quiet mentorship.

Helve Raik

1932–2020 (age 88)

Old St. John's cemetery

Ivar Arold

1931–2024 (age 93)

Old St. John's cemetery

Ruth Mirov

1928–2022 (age 94)

Metsakalmistu

Folklorist Ruth Mirov preserved Estonia's stories with reverence and deep humanity.

Lea Viires

1934–2023 (age 89)

Metsakalmistu

Psychologist Lea Viires supported others with empathy, guiding them toward resilience and understanding.

Sirje Raudsik

1935–2022 (age 87)

Metsakalmistu

Hanon Barabaner

1933–2022 (age 89)

Rahumäe Jewish Cemetery

Mikhail Bronštein

1923–2022 (age 99)

Rahumäe Jewish Cemetery

Mihhail Bronštein (Russian: Михаил Лазаревич Бронштейн, romanized: Mikhail Lazarevich Bronshtei...

Hagi Šein

1945–2024 (age 79)

Rahumäe Jewish Cemetery

Hagi Šein (also, Hagi Shein; 13 September 1945 – 19 June 2024) was an Estonian journalist, film director, screenwrite...

Igor Volke

1950–2024 (age 74)

Hiiu-Rahu Cemetery

Igor Volke (19 January 1950 – 14 November 2024) was an Estonian ufologist and researcher of environmental anomalies.

Rein Veskimäe

1936–2021 (age 85)

Hiiu-Rahu Cemetery

Rein Veskimäe’s reporting combined integrity and insight, guiding readers through pivotal moments.

Linda Targo

1928–2021 (age 93)

Hiiu-Rahu Cemetery

Leo Pokk

1930–2023 (age 93)

Old St. John's cemetery

Raik-Hiio Mikelsaar

1939–2022 (age 83)

Old St. John's cemetery

Raik-Hiio Mikelsaar advanced medical research with dedication and care for patients.

Ruth Lias

1926–2023 (age 97)

Old St. John's cemetery

Vaike Hang

1932–2021 (age 89)

Old St. John's cemetery

Vaike Hang illuminated Estonia’s history with scholarly rigor and storytelling grace.

Nikolai Koslov

1928–2024 (age 96)

Old St. John's cemetery

Lembit Pung

1935–2020 (age 85)

Old St. John's cemetery

Lembit Pung shared a lifetime of thoughtful teaching and research in physics, guiding others with patience and care.

Lembit Raid

1931–2021 (age 90)

Old St. John's cemetery

Heino Liiv

1930–2021 (age 91)

Old St. John's cemetery

Heino Liiv (September 7, 1930 – March 23, 2021) was an Estonian linguist and philologist specializing in English.

Ivo Jurak

1977–2023 (age 46)

Military Cemetery

Ivo Jurak (1977-2023) was an Estonian who was buried at Military Cemetery.

Raine Loo

1945–2020 (age 75)

Old St. John's cemetery

Raine Loo brought empathy and brilliance to the stage, mentoring others with warmth and generosity.

Aino Paves

1931–2024 (age 93)

Old St. John's cemetery

Jaan Tooming

1946–2024 (age 78)

Old St. John's cemetery

Jaan Tooming (28 March 1946 – 5 April 2024) was an Estonian actor, theatre and film director and writer.

Vello Salupere

1935–2020 (age 85)

Old St. John's cemetery

Ain Heinaru

1943–2022 (age 79)

Old St. John's cemetery

Henn Voolaid

1943–2024 (age 81)

Old St. John's cemetery

Henn Voolaid was a physicist noted for his thoughtful research and nurturing mentorship within the scientific community.

Vilma Trummal

1924–2022 (age 98)

Old St. John's cemetery

Gennadi Vainikko

1938–2024 (age 86)

Old St. John's cemetery

Gennadi Vainikko (31 May 1938 – 1 November 2024) was an Estonian mathematician known for his work in numerical functio...

Andrus Peegel

1955–2020 (age 65)

Old St. John's cemetery

Andrus Peegel (1955-2020) was an Estonian laid to rest at Old St. John's cemetery.

Epp Tamm

1940–2020 (age 80)

Old St. John's cemetery

Epp Tamm (1940-2020) was a resident of Vändra Rural Municipality, Estonia, who was buried at Old St. John's cemetery.

Tiina Talvik

1938–2021 (age 83)

Old St. John's cemetery

Tiina Talvik (1938-2021) was a Tartu resident who was interred at Old St. John's cemetery.

Henn Pai

1937–2021 (age 84)

Old St. John's cemetery

Henn Pai (1937-2021) was from Misso Rural Municipality, Estonia, and was buried at Old St. John's cemetery.

Leida Tuulmets

1933–2021 (age 88)

Old St. John's cemetery

Leida Tuulmets (1933-2021) was a resident of Uue-Põltsamaa Rural Municipality who was interred at Old St. John's cemete...

Toomas Haldma

1957–2024 (age 67)

Old St. John's cemetery

Toomas Haldma (1957-2024) was a Tartu resident who was buried at Old St. John's cemetery.

Teet Seene

1940–2023 (age 83)

Old St. John's cemetery

Teet Seene (1940-2023) was a Pärnu resident who was laid to rest at Old St. John's cemetery.